Appleby‘s ’market-leading regulatory team’ handles the full spectrum of advisory and contentious regulatory matters, frequently representing directors and companies facing GFSC investigations concerning breaches of fiduciary duties, AML regulations or sanctions regimes. The team is headed up by Anthony Williams, who handles investigations and court proceedings for clients, including those arising out of insolvencies, allegations of breach of directors’ duties and fraud. Richard Sheldon is frequently instructed by individual and corporate clients facing GFSC investigations for sanctions compliance failures and fraud, with Richard Field specialising in data protection issues and regulations governing e-gaming.
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Testimonials
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‘Hugely responsive, reliable and capable of getting to the key issues of a matter very quickly.’
‘Richard Sheldon was exemplary in his advice, manner and delivery.’
‘The team is a cut above those offering the same advice. Client-centric, very responsive and superb technical knowledge. They make you feel as if you are their only client which, considering the number of challenging matters they handle, is a fantastic view to form as a client.’
‘Super responsive and cohesive team with everyone knowing what part they play.’
'Market leading regulatory team, with strength and depth.'
'Anthony Williams, Richard Sheldon, and Richard Field are excellent advocates. Very experienced and extremely capable.'
Key clients
- Equiom (Guernsey) Limited
- RL360 Life Insurance
- Standard Chartered Trust
- Standard Bank Group
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Teneo Financial Advisory Limited
- Zedra Trust (Guernsey) Limited
Work highlights
Acted for RL360 in relation to its transfer to Isle of Man Assurance’s book of wealth business, comprising several thousand unit-linked life insurance policies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Anthony Williams
Other key lawyers
Richard Sheldon; Richard Field; Koketso Mathebula